Kinsella’s Can You Keep a Secret #AtoZChallenge

“I’ve always had this deep-down conviction that I’m not like everybody else, and there’s an amazingly exciting new life waiting for me just around the corner.” ― Sophie Kinsella, Can You Keep a Secret?

Emma is a young, beautiful woman with a huge heart, irresistible spirit and way too many secrets. At least, they were secrets until she spills them all to a stranger…who turns out to be her boss!

Working as a marketing assistant at Panther Cola, she is hoping to climb the corporate ladder, expecting to be promoted soon. Yet, disappointments are a plenty, when the first marketing deal with a client goes all wrong. On a turbulent flight from Glasgow to London, Emma ends up spilling the beans about her life- her discomfort with G-strings, her dislike for the office coffee, her feelings towards her best friend, relationship with her boyfriend and many other intimate details, to a complete stranger seated by her side. When the flight lands, Emma hopes she would never ever meet the stranger again, only to discover that the young man on the plane is none other than Jack Harper, the CEO of her company.

The book is fun and playful with shades of fear, rejection and love experienced by Emma. I loved the irresistible spirit of Emma Corrigan. Sophie portrays issues of an everyday girl- times spent with roommates, squabbles with family members, and office gossips.

When a book puts together life’s simplest pleasures, you can be sure that it’s going to be one great read. Can You Keep a Secret is Sophie Kinsella’s finest. This chick lit author is most popularly known for her Shopaholic series.

This post is a part of the A to Z Blogging Challenge where I write about twenty six women characters from books, who have left an impact on me. You can read the previous posts here- Women in Books

Ramya Abhinand

After reading the first shopoholic book I was not interested in reading any more of the series just because I could not fathom how the same character could bring in more vibrance to any plot. I feared it would be repetitive. But I guess I will give this one a chance and add to my TBR list.

Ramya Abhinand

You know I bought ‘Remember Me?’ after reading this one. Enjoyed it thoroughly, but Can You Keep A Secret is better. And, guess what? I bought Undomestic Goddess even though it has got average reviews. Sometimes I need something light/witty/funny, and then it’s Sophie Kinsella. 🙂

Ramya Abhinand

Wow, imagine something like that in real life! Me being someone who cannot keep mouth shut on a long haul flight, pick up talks… this is a reminder 🙂
And let’s hope strangers do not misuse those situations…

Ramya Abhinand

Can’t deny it : I’m a sucker for chick lit especially when I’m looking for a quick ‘lift-me-up read’. And Sophie Kinsella is someone who never disappoints. Will definitely put this on my to be read list.